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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1010 – Using GPS When Driving

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “receiver” and “fool.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Many Uses of GPS.”
“GPS is a ‘dual-use technology,’ which means that it can be used for ‘military’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 456
Topics: Ask an American – Offensive mascots; capacity versus capability; to punch in versus to punch out; to put the cat among the pigeons

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Most Common School Mascots.”
“Mascots are used to identify a company, school, or team, so you might expect they would be ‘unique’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1011 – Building with Wood and Metal

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “grain” and “to try (one’s) hand at.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Protecting the Biggest Trees.”
“American Forests is a nonprofit organization that has a ‘National Big Tree Program’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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